Gastronomy
Thanks to its magnificent geographical situation in the centre of the Bay of Biscay coastline, Cantabria is an area influenced by its truly exceptional natural setting, where landscapes and ecosystems alternate as home to no shortage of first-class ingredients.
Cooked in the traditional Cantabrian way
The Bay of Biscay provides fine fish and delicious seafood. The fast-flowing and mighty rivers are home to the king of river fish, the salmon, and delicate trout in their upper and medium reaches.
Cattle producing delicious meat and small flocks of sheep and goats graze on the lush Cantabrian meadows.
The small family-run market gardens and orchards provide a wide range of products. Cooked in the traditional Cantabrian way, they are featured in the dishes of one of the country’s tastiest and most outstanding culinary heritage.
To do´s in Cantabria
Beach
There are large, small, urban, wild, sheltered and calm beaches, open to the Cantabrian Sea or to Santander’s Bay.
Nature
Millions of years ago, during the Alpine orogeny, the Iberian plate collided with the European plate and fabulous mountains arose from the bottom of the sea.
Culture
Culture has many facets in Cantabria: the facet of the stone of the caves, monasteries and villages.
Health & Wellness
Modern life sets a hectic pace that directly affects our wellbeing and our health.
Sports
Cantabria is the perfect setting to choose your favourite way of enjoying thrills.
Gastronomy
Thanks to its magnificent geographical situation in the centre of the Bay of Biscay coastline, Cantabria is an area influenced by its truly exceptional natural setting.
Caves
Cantabria has the highest density of caves with cave paintings in the world and has over 60 with paintings on its walls.
